Narado Zeco Powell |CFT|CNS|CES|
|Master Trainer|Weight Management Expert
These are the show notes for all episodes of The ZecoHealth Show. The Ultimate Weight Management Podcast
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Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience,
I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This weekend, I will tackle the question, do carb restriction diets work?
There is so much confusion around this topic & honestly, our lack of understanding leads to unhealthy habits, mental health issues, unstable blood sugar & more.
I will also explain how to properly implement carb restriction diets
Before I begin, remember to check out The Zeco Recommendation Page for products I recommend for fitness, health & fat-loss.
The link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode.
Now, let’s begin
Remember, before making any dietary changes to consult a medical or dietary professional.
Now, what are carb restricted diets?
Low-carbohydrate diets restrict carbohydrate consumption relative to the average diet.
Foods high in carbohydrates are limited, and replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fat and protein, as well as low carbohydrate foods.
Well, we know that restricting carbs can improve weight-loss, that’s no secret
In most cases though, it only lasts for a short period
These are the reasons why:
Quality sleep is the most important habit on our weight management journey
In the show-notes, I added my article on how to get quality sleep, so give it a read.
You can also listen to my short from January on the topic
You cannot starve your body of fat, carbs & protein at the same time.
This is the right recipe for disaster
Our bodies require nutrients for energy
This sounds simple, but many people make this mistake
This sounds counter intuitive, but unless you plan to be in ketosis for the rest of your life, you do not want to always restrict your carbs.
When you restrict your body from a certain macro for extended period of time your body will diminish the enzymes to break them down
For example, ask anyone who has eaten a keto diet for a long time then switch back to eating carbs
They usually experience discomfort, bloating & weight-gain
This ties into my last point
I eat most of my carbs before an intense workout
I also have 1 or 2 days carb loading days per week where I eat around 150 to 200 grams
Keep in my you may not need that much, especially if weight-loss is your goal
Carb load days can look different based on sex, metabolic flexibility & how much you train
You can play with the numbers to see what works best for you, but generally, on carb load days you want to eat at least 100 grams
Also, the first month or so, you may want only 1 carb load day, but if you are working put then you want to start with 2, especially if you do cardio or high intensity training
Again, it is different for each person, but finding the sweet spot for you will make the difference
There it is
Enjoy the weekend fam
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Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience.
I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
In this weekend’s short, I will explain why we carb cycle & why understanding this concept is groundbreaking in your weight management journey.
At the end, I will break down, how you can carb cycle to promote fat-loss
Before I begin, remember to check out The Zeco Recommendation Page for all products I recommend for health, fitness & fat-loss.
The link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode.
Now, let’s begin,
First, let me define carb cycle
Carb cycling is a dietary plan where people alternate their carb intake.
This can be done daily, weekly or monthly
How you carb cycle can depend on factors like your goals, health, feel, workouts & more.
Carb cycling tries to match the body’s need for calories or glucose.
So, let me break down some things here because understanding your need for glucose & timing are crucial
In fact, these make the difference between storing excess fat and burning body-fat
We know that our bodies regulate how much glucose to keep in your blood. Above that our bodies store glycogen in our liver & muscles, after those are full, it converts the excess to fat
So, timing carbs to five your body adequate glucose & even storing some for future use while not eating to the point where they convert to fat is the secret sauce
So, how do we do so?
Remember, before making any dietary changes to consult a medical or dietary professional
These can train your metabolism to become flexible where it burns fat & carbs when it needs
A flexible metabolism is key in sustainable weight management.
Listen to my short of metabolic flexibility as well to fully understand
There it is!
Enjoy your weekend fam
Kimberly knows the lifelong struggle of yo-yo dieting and trying to lose weight and keep it off – at 260 pounds, she tried every “diet” under the sun, and nothing seemed to work. After finding Primal/Paleo eating and finally moving to a meat-based Carnivore lifestyle, she lost a total of 95 pounds by cutting out sugar, seed oils, and processed carbs (and ultimately most fruits and vegetables), which helped her gain control of binge eating and resolved several autoimmune symptoms for her.
Kimberly’s passion is helping people break away from the disease-causing Standard American Diet and finding effortless health through her client-led coaching program, Choose Zero.
You can contact Kimberly at believe@ChooseZeroCoaching.com.
Izabela, a certified Gut Health Coach who specializes in Leaky Gut and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She focuses on bloating, fatigue and anxiety by working on gut bacteria and diversity of foods.
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Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience.
I am Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This weekend, I will discuss something that we often overlook, core strength.
Please also listen to my interview with Dr. Matt Chalmers as we discussed core strength & other habits to limit & prevent injuries.
I will also tell you some of my favorite core exercises
Before I begin, remember to visit The Zeco Recommendation Page for products I recommend for health, fitness & fat-loss.
The link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode.
Let’s begin
First, I will explain what our core actually is.
We often think of our abs as our core, but actually, our core includes all our muscles attached to our spine & pelvis.
Developing core strength and stability enables us to maximize our power output and perform complex movements that require coordination, balance, and technical skills.
Additionally, focusing on core strength can help us stabilize other weak areas to reduce the risk of injury.
Your core stabilizes your body, allowing you to move in any direction as well as having proper balance.
It helps prevent falls and supports your body.
So having a strong core is beneficial to everyone because it allows your body to function properly.
On the other hand, If you have a weak core, you are missing the link in the armor for your body.
When we have a weak core, we begin to see our ability to move become harder and our risk of injury increases.
Here are some of my favorite core exercises:
I recommend doing these or a variation 3 to 4 days weekly.
Yoga is also a great way to strengthen your core.
There it is. Enjoy the weekend fam!
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